The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Thursday 28 February 2013

Reggae Thursdays: Chalice

Chalice


Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/361711-Chalice-3

  Chalice is one of those Bands that successfully created a blend of Reggae and Pop; they had Major hits during the 1980's, but is widely celebrated for their extraordinary live performances. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Dangerous Disturbances , Sayonara , I still love you , I'm trying , Can't Dub , Revival time and Good to be there   

   
    
   


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalice_(reggae_band) 
Background information
NameChalice
Founded1980
 Jamaica
GenresReggae
Pop Reggae
Years active1980–1996
2006-Present
Members


Present Members
Dean Stephens, Wayne Armond, Donald Waugh, Ervin 'Alla' Lloyd, Jerome Tulloch, Patrick Anderson, 'Papa' Keith Francis,

Past Members
Trevor Roper, Micheal Wallace, Wayne (c-Sharp) Clarke, Phanso Wilson, Robbie Peart, Steve Golding, Demar Gayle , Desi Jones

 



Wednesday 27 February 2013

Great R&B Groups: Little Anthony and The Imperials

Little Anthony and The Imperials


   Little Anthony and The Imperials falls in the categories of overly Talented and Long lasting; their many hits spanned Three Genres and saw them surviving the many changes in music from the 1950's to the 1970's. Please take a listen here and Have a superb Wednesday: I'm falling in love with you , Tears on my pillow , Shimmy Shimmy ko ko bop , Two people in the World , I'm on the outside looking in , Going out of my head , I miss you so , Take me back , Out of sight out of mind , I'm alright , La La La (at the end) , Help me find a way (to say I love you) and Hurt so bad 

  
  
  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Anthony_And_The_Imperials 
Background Information
Name
Origin
Little Anthony and The Imperials
New York City, U.S.
Years active

Genre

Labels


Members





Associated
Acts
1958–present

R&B, Doo Wop, Soul

Apollo Records, End Records,
United Artist Records, Janus Records, Avco Records,

Jerome Anthony "Little Anthony" Gourdine,
Clarence Collins, Tracy Lord, Nathaniel Rodgers, Ronald Ross, Ernest Wright and Sammy Strain

The Chesters, The Duponts

Tuesday 26 February 2013

Hip Hop Tuesdays: MC Hammer

Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962)
Stage Name: MC Hammer


   MC Hammer is responsible for the popularity and opportunities that today's less deserving Hip Hop acts receive.  Thou he is mostly labelled as a "sell out", his contributions made the Genre stronger. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Pray , 2 legit 2 quit , The Wall (with JG) , Lets get it started , They put me in the mix , Pump it up , Ring Em , Turn this mutha out , Have you seen her , Addams Groove , It's all good , Too late Playa (with 2Pac, Big Daddy Kane, Nutt so and Danny Boy) , Pumps and Bump and U can't touch this

  
  
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_Hammer 
Background information
Birth nameStanley Kirk Burrell
Also known asM.C. Hammer, Hammer, Hammertime, King Hammer
BornMarch 30, 1962 (age 50)
Oakland, CaliforniaU.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationsRapperentrepreneuractor,dancerchoreographer,entertainerpreacher
Years active1985–Present
LabelsCapitol Records/EMI Records,Giant/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records, Full Blast Music
Associated actsJohnny JTupac ShakurVanilla IcePaperboy, Young Boss,D'Angelo, 2 Bigg MC, P Diddy,Rick RossPSY

Monday 25 February 2013

Tribute Mondays: Willie Brown

Willie Lee Brown (August 6, 1900 – December 30, 1952)


  Willie Brown, one of the Founding Fathers of the Delta Blues, has little written about his life, but he is highly respected in the realm of Guitarist. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Brown you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Future Blues , M&O Blues  and Make me a pallet on the floor

   




Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Brown_(musician)
Background Information
Birth nameWillie Lee Brown[1]
BornAugust 6, 1900
Clarksdale, MississippiUnited States
DiedDecember 30, 1952 (aged 52)
Tunica, Mississippi, United States
GenresDelta bluescountry blues
InstrumentsGuitar
Notable instruments
Gibson L-1

Sunday 24 February 2013

Edwin Starr

Charles Edwin Hatcher (January 21, 1942 – April 2, 2003)


  Soul Legend Edwin Starr is mostly remembered for one song, but he was a hit maker before he came to Motown Records and made many hits after. His music is still appreciated and respected around the World today; please take a listen here and have a comforting Sunday: 25 miles , Agent double 'O' Soul , Headline News , Back street , Way over there , S.O.S. (Stop her on sight) , Stop the war now , (Eye to eye) contact , H.A.P.P.Y. Radio , It ain't fair , Whatever makes our love grow , Funky music sho nuff turns me on and War

 
 
 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Starr 
Background information
Birth nameCharles Edwin Hatcher
BornJanuary 21, 1942
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
OriginDetroitMichigan, United States
DiedApril 2, 2003 (aged 61)
BramcoteNottinghamshire, England
GenresSouldiscoR&Bpsychedelic soulfunk
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
Years active1951–2003
LabelsRic-Tic, Motown20th Century
Associated actsThe Future Tones, Blinky Williams